partly
Pronunciation: [ˈpɑːrtli]
Word
Context: "similarity"
(adverb) when something is true to some extent, but not completely. It's like saying you agree with a part of someone's idea, but not all of it.
Example
I am partly responsible for the group project because I helped with the research.
Example
He wasn't partly involved in the decision; he had no influence at all.
Example
Are you partly excited about the trip, or are you nervous?
Context: "degree"
(adverb) when something happens to a limited extent. This means it is not fully complete or fully true, just a little bit.
Example
The weather was partly sunny, so we enjoyed our picnic without much cloud cover.
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The party wasn't partly fun; it was boring the whole time.
Example
Is the movie partly based on a true story?
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